ineptly

  • 121inept — in|ept [ıˈnept] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: inepte, from Latin ineptus, from aptus; APT] not good at doing something ≠ ↑capable, skilful ↑skilful ▪ inept leadership ▪ He was criticized for his inept handling of the problem.… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 122inept — (adj.) c.1600, from O.Fr. inepte (14c.) or directly from L. ineptus unsuitable, improper, absurd, awkward, silly, tactless, from in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + aptus apt (see APT (Cf. apt)). Related: Ineptly; ineptness …

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  • 123construction\ screws — Supervisors, managers, and project planners responsible for ineptly run improvement projects that keep highways and streets torn up much longer than necessary. The construction screws are responsible for this travesty …

    Dictionary of american slang

  • 124construction\ screws — Supervisors, managers, and project planners responsible for ineptly run improvement projects that keep highways and streets torn up much longer than necessary. The construction screws are responsible for this travesty …

    Dictionary of american slang

  • 125screw up — vb a. to make a mess or mistake, perform ineptly, fail, ruin. This phrase was in predominantly American currency until the late 1960s. b. to traumatize, render maladjusted She claims she s been screwed up by her upbringing …

    Contemporary slang

  • 126awkwardly — adv. gracelessly, clumsily, ineptly, unskillfully …

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  • 127fuck — vulgar slang verb 1》 have sex with. 2》 damage or ruin. noun an act of sexual intercourse. exclamation a strong expression of annoyance, contempt, or impatience. Phrases fuck all Brit. absolutely nothing. Phrasal verbs fuck about (or around) spend …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 128fuck something up (or fuck up) — do something badly or ineptly. → fuck …

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